Green Beans and Tomatoes
Mediterranean-inspired green beans and tomatoes braised with onions and garlic are an easy and delicious vegetarian side dish!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
- 4 to 6 garlic cloves minced
- ¾ teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika or to taste
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes undrained
- ¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper or to taste
- ¼ cup vegetable broth
Instructions
- Cook the aromatics. Melt butter in a Dutch oven, or a large saucepan with a lid. Add onions and cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes, or until soft. Add garlic and continue to cook until fragrant; about 20 seconds. Stir in the smoked paprika.
- Add the vegetables and broth. Stir in green beans, tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Add vegetable broth, give it a good stir, and bring to a boil.
- Cook. Reduce heat to LOW and cover with a lid; continue to cook for 1 hour, or until green beans are very tender.
- Season and serve. Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 17.2mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1.3mg
